Woods are Pretty. Really.

4/03/2012 02:23:00 AM

After living my whole life with dark cherry varnished wood as a foyer table, dining set, china cabinet, and other dark brownish stuff, I kinda sworn off wood. I just wanted to lighten things up and use bright bright bright! (if you dare, see our house before photos here)

But, yes there's a big BUT, (I've got big but and I can not lie.. haha..) recently, I'm really drawn to wooden stuff. Not those varnished glossy ones, but the reclaimed rustic look. They are just pretty. It's warm, it adds texture, it's interesting.

Beautiful photos! I'm so glad you re-considered wood :) There's only one American wood (walnut) that really has a dark color, so most of the dark woods you see are stained. It's when you go back to the natural look of it that you find wood's real beauty. Thanks for the great ideas!

Gorgeous! Wood furniture has long been a staple of home decor for thousands of years. In fact, probably since the beginning of human history. Today's wood furniture can add class and style to any home if implemented the right way. The beauty and the elegance of wood furniture can be emphasized with durable finishes. Furniture made of any type of wood is known to add matchless beauty to any room it occupies.

Amazing images! Chandeliers are a great addition to any home and can instantly turn a plain room into a room of luxury. They are a great investment and when hung correctly in an appropriate room, they provide a great talking point for guests. To find one visit your local homeware store or search online.

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